Caipirinha

1
Lime
Other groceries
¾
 oz
Simple syrup
1
sugar cube
2
 oz
Cachaça

Glassware

Double rocks glass

Instructions

Cut the lime in half crosswise, then cut each half into quarters. Put 6 of the pieces in a shaker, reserving the other 2 for another use. Add the simple syrup and sugar cube and gently muddle the lime, carefully pressing each piece. Add the cachaça and shake with ice, then dump into a double Old-Fashioned glass. No garnish.

Reference

Codex 137

Properties

Type: Old Fashioned: Spirit, Sweetener, Bitters